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I've read more than one post here about the difficulties involved with the application of SG. It seems to be a consistent theme at AUTOPIA, and 95% of the complaints about this product have come from posters that I respect a great deal (i.e., knowledgeable experienced detailers). I'm a...

For the last year or so, my primary detailing routine has been to use AIO and SG every six months, and then to use SONUS to referesh the shine after every wash. That worked well for me. Recently, however, I started to experiment with 4*UPP as a topper (with AIO * 2, SG * 2 underneath). I...

I've been reading various threads here where several of you make reference to the difficulty associated with correcting paint imperfections on specific kinds of cars (believe it or not, I read most of the posts here, even if I don't always chime in). For example, several of you have discussed...

I need to remove some very modest swirls and I do have a PC. I thought about the following products: #80 Poorboys SSR1/SSR2 1Z Metallic The only think I already have is #9. I'm not looking for fillers, since I'll just use AIO on the car afterwards anyway. Ease of use is...

I've seen a lot of posts that suggest that a specialized wheel cleaner is not necessary, and that other more general purpose products might suffice. That may be true, but I've recently had some very positive experiences with Sonüs Rim Bright, and this is a product I would recommend...

I think a few of us newer folks have some questions about how to proceed with the "least aggressive approach first", by combining different pads and products. For example, I have some minor paint imperfections on my car which I would eventually like to polish out. So, I'd like to start with a...

I've been debating this issue in my mind. I have a relatively new vehicle, and I've been very careful about protecting it from swirls, etc. I can see a few swirls on the trunk, but that is about it. I just started my seasonal clay-AIO-SG cycle. I do have a PC, and thought about trying...

Well, I finally worked up the nerve to give my new PC a whirl over the weekend. I washed and clayed my car. And, then I applied Klasse AIO with the PC (I used Sonus Blue pad). I think I have a lot to learn about technique, because I felt like it was only moderately successful. For one...

I don't know if any of you have seen this: http://www.properautocare.com/suprosorino.html It is the new "foam gun" being sold by CMA. It looks to me like an identical clone of the item being sold by Brookstone (for exactly the same regular price). I'm willing to be, in fact, that the...

I own an Acura TSX with foglights. The foglights are very low, and have been picking up chips and one eventually broke. I've been trying to think of someway to prodect the lights in the future. I know about the Xpel clear bra kinds of products, but the foglights run too hot for those...

For most of the last year, I've had nothing but Klasse SG on my car (although I had quite a few layers). I've generally been happy with the way it looks, and particularly happy with the resistance to dust. I park my car in a garage at work, which sometimes seems to be pretty dusty...

Before I post this question, I just want to acknowledge that I am a complete NOOB with recard to the PC. Based on advice I got here, I bought a Porter Cable and the SONUS DAS pad set. I'm about to begin my "major" detail for the season. My plan is to wash, clay, AIO, SG X 3, and then UPP...

http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=446526&search_type=search&search_words=hose&prodtemp=t1 I bought one, and tried it out this weekend. My advice: give it a pass. Definitely not worth the money. It doesn't foam at all (which is predictable, I guess). basically...

Do you guys think it would be OK to use NXT spray as a "booster" for other polymer LSPs (like UPP or SG)? I would not try to put NXT sealent on top of SG or UPP because it has some cleaning properties. But, I wondered if the booster spray had similar issues or was safe to use to enhance the...

I'm talking in terms of washing mitts, sponges, etc. I've been using some microfiber sponges that I get at Target. They seem to do a good job, and have not produced any swirls or surface problems (although I've very careful). My main problem with them is that they get dirty easily and don't...

I would like something that is big, on wheels, and has some sort of screen on the bottom to trap grit and dirt (so I don't need seperate buckets to wash and rinse). I've seen buckets like that at Griots for ridiculous amounts of money (it was like $70, with wheels, at Griots). So, I wondered...

So, I bought two 32-oz bottles of Micro Restore MF Cleaner at Premiumautocare (I was paying shipping for some of the freebie deals there, and figured what the heck?). Although I now have aboug 20 MF towels from Autofiber and pakshak, I seem to get them dirty quickly and thought I'd like to try...

I'm sure this has been discussed before here (although, it is a little hard to get anything by using the search button and "9" as a search string!). But, I've been wondering about the arasiveness of the Meguairs line. I've got a fairly new car and I've taken good care of the finish. I'm...

So, I got the Porter Cable from Coastal Tools and the Sonus pads from Autopia. I read David B's very helpful intro to the PC, and have read every thread on the topic I can find here. Now, I ready to get started. I want to wash and clay the car tommorow, then I figured I'd apply Klasse AIO...

This may be a silly question but the Autopia shop describes Sonus as "their house brand." What exactly is the relation between Autopia and Sonus? Also, am I gathering correctly that Premiumautocare is essentially a storefront for Four-Star products? They clearly have the widest selection of...